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Short Paper

Are Clinical Measurements of Uncomfortable Loudness Levels a Valid Indicator of Real-World Auditory Discomfort?

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Pages 287-293 | Received 08 Oct 1997, Accepted 06 Feb 1998, Published online: 03 Mar 2011

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